Witness appeal following violent disorder in Elm Park

Detectives are appealing to the public for help to identify a group of people who engaged in violent disorder in Elm Park.

On the evening of Saturday, 22 March there was an incident of violent disorder after a large group attended a private event at Elm Park primary school, some armed with weapons, and assaulted and robbed members of the public.

This incident is being investigated by the Metropolitan Police Service, with the assistance of the British Transport Police.

At this time, 12 people have been arrested, aged between 12 and 17, in connection to this incident for various offences including possession of an offensive weapon and assault on an emergency services worker. There have been no charges at this time.

We are now making an appeal to anyone with information as to the identities of any other people involved in this incident to come forward.

• If you believe you know anyone involved in this incident then you can report that directly to us anonymously via Crimestoppers at www.crimestoppers-uk.org or 0800 555 111 and quote PMP/8249/25
• If you have any photos or videos the of the incident then please also contact us via Crimestoppers, at www.crimestoppers-uk.org or 0800 555 111 and quote PMP/8249/25 and an officer will make contact to review
• We are also making a direct appeal to any victims of crime as part of this incident who are yet to come forward to please do so. We believe that this group have travelled between Elm Park, Dagenham and Barking, using both trains and buses. If you were a victim of crime on Saturday 22 March between 19:00hrs and midnight then please contact us either via Crimestoppers or 101 and quote OP ESTRAGON

The violence seen on Saturday evening has no place in our society and it will not be tolerated. We will work with our colleagues from the British Transport Police, our partners in Havering, Redbridge and Barking & Dagenham councils as well as the local community to ensure those responsible are held to account for their actions.